Im trying to decide on what to run for springs on my Blamurai (see sig. at bottom). I know i'm going 4-link but i'm torn between coils or airbags (can't afford coilovers). anyone have any experience w/ airbags off road? I know the scorpions run them with amazing results but was just curious to durability, and what not. Opinions suggestions?

There are a few airbags that own sammies on this board :D but as to your question of application of them to a Sammie, I have personally never seen one. Coils are becoming very popular (i'm installing mine soon) and there a lot of guys with custom creations lurking around here. There are a "few" coil kits available on the aftermarket as well. There is a thread on the board right now of sammie on coilovers (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=77842) with toy axles. But to answer your question, I just haven't seen any around.

From what I've seen, airbags will cost as much or more than coilovers--unless you have a source for cheap used 'bags, or something. You can get coilover shocks for under $200, plus your springs.

Since you've already decided to go with a linked suspension, your options are limitless--1/4 or 1/2 elliptic leaf springs, transverse leaf springs, coil springs, coilover shocks, air bags......

Since its actually a chevy with only a sammi body the chevy board might be a better source for suspension details when it comes to spring rates and such..

Originally posted by lojones
Since its actually a chevy with only a sammi body the chevy board might be a better source for suspension details when it comes to spring rates and such..
I couldn't have said it better myself. :D

Originally posted by I Lean
From what I've seen, airbags will cost as much or more than coilovers--unless you have a source for cheap used 'bags, or something. You can get coilover shocks for under $200, plus your springs.

Since you've already decided to go with a linked suspension, your options are limitless--1/4 or 1/2 elliptic leaf springs, transverse leaf springs, coil springs, coilover shocks, air bags......
Your right you can get the shocks for around $200.00 but after you add up all the little bullshit and 2 springs per shock Bling Bling
an easy $500.00 per corner

Originally posted by lojones
Since its actually a chevy with only a sammi body the chevy board might be a better source for suspension details when it comes to spring rates and such..

I realize that, but since all of the weight due to the samurai body will still be destributed the same as if it was on a samurai frame i figured yall could help me out better on rates and what not than those chevy guys whose trucks weigh several thousand pounds more than the super light sammy:D :D The chevy frame is just longer and stronger. I plan on centering the body on the frame and mounting the motor very similarly to 350samurai's with the extended hood.

350samurai...where or what did your coils come from that would hold up the small block.

Originally posted by Rockrat

Your right you can get the shocks for around $200.00 but after you add up all the little bullshit and 2 springs per shock Bling Bling
an easy $500.00 per corner

Shock: $199
2 coil springs: $43 each, $86
Spring stack spacer, $16.

Total, $301 per shock.

Lean, who did you get those prices from (store/manuf./racerunner?)

Doetsch Tech, from RockLogic 4x4. (I know the guys there pretty well) :D

These airbags seem to flex OK.:D

http://www.jonesn.freeservers.com/images/ben3.jpg

Ben's LJ80

http://www.ottindustries.com/Suzuki_LJ80.html

shameless plug...
OTT makes good stuff... buy Canadian, eh?

Originally posted by I Lean


Shock: $199
2 coil springs: $43 each, $86
Spring stack spacer, $16.

Total, $301 per shock.

Your right i found the add shortly after posting and have emailed them about getting some only prob is they want me to weigh the front of the truck then the back to get proper weight springs
the dam things in pc.s sold athe axles and running gear so Ill be taken a stab in the dark

Bummer......... :D

I Lean: do you know what dia those shocks prices are for?

2.2" diameter shocks, they use 2.5" ID coils.